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USAC Costa Rica: Heredia - Spanish Language, Ecological, and Latin American Studies (Outgoing Program)
  • Locations: Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Academic Year 2026-2027 05/15/2026
05/15/2026 08/16/2026 05/08/2027
Fall 2026 05/15/2026
05/15/2026 08/16/2026 12/05/2026
Spring 2027 10/15/2026 10/15/2026 01/08/2027 05/08/2027

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Area of Study: ANTH-Anthropology, ARTH-Art History & Visual Stds, BIOS-Biological Sciences, EAE-Earth, Atmosphere, and Env, ECON-Economics, ENGL-English, FLSP-Spanish, LATS-Latin & Latino Am Studies, NUTR-Nutrition, Dietetics, Wellness, POLS-Political Science, TH-D-Theatre Dance, UBUS-Interdisciplinary Business Program Features: Cosponsored, Study Abroad
Class Status: Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Student At Large Housing Options: Home Stay
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Program Provider: USAC
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Program Advisor: Jill Vodden
Program Description:
   
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Study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica

Heredia
 
Study and explore the language and culture by selecting courses ranging from four levels of Spanish to ecological and Latin American studies, and participating in volunteer and internship opportunities. 

Take advantage of outdoor recreation by taking a selfie with a sloth on the Caribbean coast, and explore the vast rainforest, volcanoes, nature reserves, and other beautiful areas of Costa Rica on field trips. 

Immerse yourself in the local culture by practicing your Spanish by spending time with local students. 

Enjoy the benefits of easy access to the cultural, historic, and urban highlights of the capital city, San Jose, and the Pacific Ocean.

What's included

Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...
 



 
 

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Credit-earning options
English
Spanish		   Spring
Summer
Fall
Yearlong		   Undergraduate
 
 
Learn More About The USAC Heredia Program
 
 
Historically, USAC awards more than $1.5 million in scholarships, grants, and discounts annually.  
USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development.